Frances " Frannie" J. Brooks

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Frances “Frannie” Joan Brooks,
beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, who passed away on April 14, 2023.

Frannie was born on July 23, 1943, in Queens, New York to Francis McNally and
Veronica Ida LaVertue. She was a devoted wife to Norman and a loving mother to
Susan, Diane, and Norman. Her family was the center of her world, and she cherished
every moment she spent with them.

Frannie was a kind and caring person, who always put the needs of others before her
own. She had a special gift for making people feel loved and valued, and her generosity
knew no bounds. She will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, and friend, whose
warmth and compassion brought joy to those around her.

In her free time, Frannie enjoyed sewing, scrapbooking, gardening, cooking, and
quilting with “the girls”. She was always eager to share her passions with her family and
friends.

Frannie will be deeply missed by husband Norman P. Brooks, daughter Susan Floyd
and her husband Benjamin Floyd, daughter Diane Smarkel, and her son Norman
Brooks, grandchildren Benjamin, Matt (Aimee), and Alexander, great-grandchildren,
Ruth and Brooks, siblings Thomas (Kazuko) McNally, Joanne McNally, and Michael
(Mutsuko) McNally and many nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours will be held at the Smart Funeral Home on Sunday, April 23, 2023 from 2-
4 p.m., followed by a service where friends and family can gather to celebrate Frannie’s
life.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Franklin VNA and Hospice in
Frannie’s memory.

Rest in peace, Frannie. You will be forever missed and always remembered.